Clarksville Tree Board to hold Big Tree Contest
September 27, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Tree Board is happy to announce that they are starting a “Big Tree” contest, previously known as “Champion Tree”.
The contest aims to involve the public in developing our large tree inventory, while raising awareness of the benefits trees provide to our area.
Trees reduce air and water pollution and help increase the beauty and livability of our community.
“Big Tree” Contest being held by the Clarksville Tree Board.
APSU honored with Tree Campus USA recognition
March 11, 2016
Clarksville, TN – With 110 acres of green space and a diverse number of trees planted, located and maintained on campus, the efforts of Austin Peay State University staff and students have been honored by the Arbor Day Foundation with the University’s first designation as a Tree Campus USA institution.
“This was the first time that the University has gone through the application process, and it is a recognition of the collaborative environment we have at Austin Peay,” Wes Powell, assistant director, landscape and ground, said. “We had members of the University, as well as the community come together for the conservation and preservation of our natural resources.”
Austin Peay was honored by Tree Campus USA for their efforts of planting and maintaining trees around the campus.
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 25th through September 30th, 2015
September 22, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Trees, Insects, Recovery Trail Hike, Port Royal Hike and Cleanup, Recovery Trail Hike and Trail Hike and Park Cleanup.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 9th through September 17th, 2015
September 7, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Trees, Port Royal History Hike, Eyes of the Night, Evening Hike, Port Royal Morning Hike and Blindman’s Tree Hunt.
Dunbar Cave State Park.
50K Tree Day has been rescheduled
February 20, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 50K Tree Day event, originally scheduled for Saturday, February 21st, will now take place on Saturday, March 14th from 10:00am to 11:00am at Billy Dunlop Park and Valley Brook Park.
50K Tree Day! Help Us Plant 50,000 Trees in One Hour Across Tennessee
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to participate in 50k Tree Day
February 11, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites the public to join us and statewide groups including Tennessee Stormwater Association and the Tennessee Environmental Council for 50K Tree Day on February 21st, 2015 from 10:00am to 11:00am at Billy Dunlop Park and Valley Brook Park.
50K Tree Day! Help Us Plant 50,000 Trees in One Hour Across Tennessee
Clarksville Parks and Recreation receives Tree Donation
April 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation recently planted a total of 9 trees in Dixon Park, thanks to a donation from the Clarksville Department of Electricity.
CDE donates trees to Clarksville Parks and Recreation.
Dunbar Cave State Park to build Butterfly Garden
July 8, 2013
Clarksville, TN – If you have visited Dunbar Cave State Park lately, you will have noticed that the back plaza area has been dug up and is mainly a pile of dirt. This area is being prepared for a Butterfly Garden.
When Dunbar Cave was bought in 1973 and turned into a state park, the area in front of the bath house of the visitor center was a swimming pool. However, the pool was in such disarray that is was not economical to fix it. So the state decided to fill it in with dirt.
Dunbar Cave State Park prepares plaza area for new Butterfly Garden.
Tight, upright plants often fall victim to wintry precipitation
February 10, 2011
Written by Carol Reese
Wet, heavy snow like we experienced this past Monday can wreak havoc on some trees and shrubs. For others, it can be a good thing. Snow is a decent insulator, and can prevent damage from drying, freezing winds, which will suck moisture from foliage and stems.
The mass of dwarf yaupon in front of my office window is strong and dense enough to support several inches of snow without breakage.
Snow building up on a limb can cause it to break.
Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees and Plants at Rotary Park
October 17, 2010
Make a Difference Day- Stream Enhancement Project
Montgomery County, TN – On Saturday, October 23rd, from 10:00am-2:00pm volunteers are needed to help plant trees and plants along the banks and grassy area around the Wall Branch Creek.
Wall Branch Creek meanders through Montgomery County’s Rotary Park and provides cool vistas for park visitors and habitat for a broad variety of native wild life. This stream has a segment that receives concentrated storm water runoff from a relatively large grassy area, and this may be degrading the stream’s natural systems. [Read more]
